Festive Newsletter from Radfield Home Care Chingford & Loughton

A warm welcome to the latest edition of our Community newsletter. Our aim is to keep you up to date on all things relating to Radfield Home Care Chingford & Loughton.

With the festive season in full swing and busy diaries, it’s easy to forget that older people can find this time of the year a challenge.

Diabetes Day 14th November

World Diabetes Day is celebrated in the UK on the 14th November each year. This year’s theme of “Diabetes and Wellbeing” focuses on the importance of access to diabetes care and support for everyone with diabetes to live well. We had the pleasure of running a seated exercise and wellbeing session for the local Diabetes UK branch.

The aim was promoting and raising awareness of how movement helps with overall wellbeing and how small, regular movement improves circulation. Our Care Professionals are experienced in providing diabetes care in Chingford & Loughton.

Seated Exercise

We have started running twice monthly seated exercise sessions in Loughton. They have been popular, although December classes were lower on numbers due to festive commitments.

Our seated exercise sessions are a full body workout, all from the comfort of a seat. Promoting movement, stretching and wellbeing, classes finish with a short meditation and refreshments.

Creative Workshops

The Creative Arts & Wellbeing Workshops are continuing to thrive with Christmas inspired Sand Arts at our regular monthly workshops in Loughton and Hainault. Everyone enjoys being creative and boosting their wellbeing. Sand Art is also perfect for keeping fingers nimble and minds active.

Our Team

It’s been a busy time of the year for the team, but we managed a lovely Christmas celebration in early December, including our festive Christmas quiz! Team work makes the dream work. Tara celebrated her birthday this month and enjoyed time with her family. A big thank you to the team for all their hard work and dedication.

Did you know?

Did you know that a third of those aged over 65 and half of those aged over 80 fall at least once a year? It may well be the season to be jolly, but it’s also a precarious time for the elderly – with old and damp weather, slippery, icy conditions increasing the risk of accidentally falling outside for us all. But what can you do to help prevent falls at home?

• Regular Health Checks – Annual health assessment including vision and hearing checks, and monitoring for conditions that increase falls, e.g., Arthritis & Diabetes.
• Home Safety Review – remove trip hazards like rugs, electrical leads, shoes, etc. Install grab rails and non-slip shoes/slippers. Also ensure there is a pendant or fall alarm system like our Connected Care service.
• Medication Review – Medication side effects often include balance or mobility issues and dizziness which increases fall risks, discuss with care providers, don’t be afraid to answer questions.
• Stay Active – Include regular physical activity that promotes strength, balance, or co-ordination and flexibility.

If you are thinking about care or support for yourself or a loved one, our local team is here for a friendly chat.
We offer free consultations and can support with visiting care, live in care, and companionship care, all tailored around individual needs and routines.

To contact your local care team, please click here or give us a call on 0208 064 0639